History

The name "Connecticut"
comes from an Algonquin Indian word meaning "on the long tidal river".
Connecticut was one of the
original 13 states. The first Europeans to settle permanently in Connecticut
were English Puritans from Massachusetts
in 1633. Its first constitution, the "Fundamental Orders", was adopted
on January 14, 1639, while its current constitution, the fourth for
Connecticut, was adopted
in 1965.

Law and Government

The capital of Connecticut
is Hartford
and has been the sole capital since 1875. Prior to that, New
Haven and Hartford
alternated as capital. Unlike most other states, Connecticut
does not have county governments; rather, there is the state government
and then the government of the local municipalities.

The current governor
of Connecticut is M. Jodi
Rell (Republican) and the two U.S. senators are Christopher J. Dodd
(Democrat) and Joseph I. Lieberman (Democrat). Connecticut
currently has five congressional delegates.

The Connecticut
River cuts through the center of the state, flowing into Long Island
Sound, Connecticut's outlet to the Atlantic Ocean.

Connecticut's rural
areas and small towns contrast sharply with its industrial cities. Many
towns center around a small park, known as a "green". Near the green
may stand a small white church, a town meeting hall, a tavern and several
colonial houses. Forests, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and a sandy shore
add to the state's beauty.

Economy

Connecticut
is an important center of the insurance and financial industries. Many
inhabitants are employed in New
York City.

The total gross
state product for 1999 was $151 billion, placing Connecticut
22nd in the nation. The Per Capita Income for 2002 was $42,706 giving
Connecticut the highest
Per Capita Income of the nation.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census,
the population of Connecticut
is 3,405,565. Its population grew 3.6% (118,449) from its 1990 levels.
According to the 2000 census, 81.6% (2,760,355) identified themselves
as White, 9.4% (320,323) as Hispanic or Latino, 9.1% (309,843) as black,
2.4% (82,313) as Asian, 0.3% (9,639) as American Indian or Alaska Native,
0.04% (1,366) as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 4.3% (147,201)
as other, and 2.2% (74,848) identified themselves as belonging to two
or more races.

6.6% of its population
were reported as under 5, 24.7% under 18, and 13.8% were 65 or older.
Females made up approximately 51.6% of the population.

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